Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
Man who killed himself on Alberta Legislature was a veteran
The man who committed suicide on the steps of the Alberta legislature on Monday was “a quiet man who would help anybody in need,” his family told CBC.
Kamala Harris announces end of presidential candidacy
California Senator Kamala Harris is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race, according to a member of her staff.
Trudeau doesn’t remember Canadian military spending numbers, Trump calls Canada ‘slightly delinquent’
US President Donald Trump addressed media in a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, openly name-calling Canadian military spending.
Royal Canadian Air Force crashed PM’s plane in hangar
The Liberal Party has managed to crash their aircraft, as Justin Trudeau will be forced to take numerous different planes for his travels.
Suicide at Alberta Legislature leads to lockdown
According to a source on the scene, there has been a suicide at the Alberta Legislature. The interruption has prompted the Legislature to be delayed, as the Legislature buildings are on lockdown.
Huawei complains Wanzhou arrest ‘unlawful and illegal act’
Huawei tweeted on Monday regarding the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, calling her detainment “an unlawful and illegal act.”
Huawei CFO says she’s endured ‘fear and pain’ during house arrest in B.C.
“It was never my intention to be stuck here so long, but I suddenly find that a whole year has snuck by, and here I still am.”
Eleven people shot in New Orleans French Quarter
At least 10 people were shot in New Orlean’s French Quarter Sunday morning, with two victims taken to hospital in critical condition.
Quebec fat activist starts petition to have fat rights in Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A fat Quebec activist is fighting for the rights of fat people everywhere, as she moves to have fat rights in the Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Canadian comedian loses appeal, must pay $35,000 for joke
A Quebec judge rejected part of comedian Mike Ward’s appeal regarding a joke about a disabled boy.
Montreal ‘bridge to nowhere’ costs city $800,000
A public art display in Montreal’s downtown core has drawn the ire of residents who believe the city’s spending is irresponsible.
Andrew Scheer selects former Liberal MP as Conservative deputy leader
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer has chosen Leona Alleslev, a former Liberal MP, to be the party’s new deputy leader.
It’s not just you—Facebook is down
Tens of thousands of tweets have flooded in complaining about Facebook and Instagram outages.
Chick-fil-A donated to ‘extreme anti-Christian’ organizations
An IRS 990 form showing Chick-fil-A donated $2,500 to the SPLC, which critics from the Family Research Council (FRC) deem to be “un-Christian.”
Feces thrown at Toronto city hall during feces dumper hearing
Feces has been thrown at Old City Hall in Toronto, during the hearing of the man who allegedly dumped buckets of feces onto unsuspecting Torontonians.